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KV51 WUR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1389cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 52,845 miles on the clock, averaging 3,724 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KV51 WUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
47%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,724

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,845 miles
Reading date
Miles last year125
Average per year3,724
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KV51 WUR 13k23k33k43k53k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,845 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,825 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage44,342 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage39,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage35,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,679 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage28,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage20,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,264 miles
Since last MOT+821 miles
PASS
Mileage19,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,727 miles
PASS
Mileage16,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,716 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
PASS
Mileage13,314 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,281 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 WUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KV51 WUR

What car is KV51 WUR?

KV51 WUR is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KV51 WUR?

The last recorded mileage for KV51 WUR was 52,845 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV51 WUR passed its MOT?

KV51 WUR has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2016.

Is KV51 WUR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV51 WUR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KV51 WUR?

KV51 WUR is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.